Santamarina y Steta

Operating from offices in Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro, the team at Santamarina y Steta is well-versed in M&A transactions, joint ventures, incorporations, dispositions and corporate governance mandates. The group is frequently enlisted to act on transactions involving the financial services, hospitality, insurance and retail sectors, and is equally proficient in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts. Banking and finance, corporate and capital markets all-rounder Sergio Chagoya steers the practice. Additional key contacts at the Mexico City office include Alberto Saavedra (foreign investment matters, M&A and project finance); Juan Carlos Machorro (investment and financing projects, restructuring); firm managing partner and corporate all-rounder Jorge León Orantes; Pablo Laresgoiti (M&A, private equity and commercial law matters); and Aarón Levet (M&A, banking and finance). In Monterrey, César Cruz Ayala and Guillermo Moreno are key contacts for M&A, corporate law and project finance; while José Ramón Ayala, in the Querétaro office, specialises in M&A transactions, public procurement and project finance. Daniela Flores (in Monterrey) provides key associate support.